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Kenny Chesney Honors Songwriter Brett James at CMA Awards
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Kenny Chesney performed hits like 'American Kids' and 'When the Sun Goes Down'.
- He paid tribute to the late songwriter Brett James during his performance.
- Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, and Megan Moroney tied for most nominations.
At the 2025 CMA Awards, Kenny Chesney delivered a memorable performance, treating the audience to renditions of his classic hits "American Kids" and "When the Sun Goes Down." His performance resonated with the crowd, who sang along to the familiar tunes.
Amidst his performance, Chesney paused to pay a heartfelt tribute to Brett James, the Grammy-winning songwriter behind "When the Sun Goes Down." James was recently lost in a private plane crash, and Chesney expressed his love and remembrance to him.
The evening also saw Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, and Megan Moroney emerging as frontrunners, each securing six nominations, tying them for the most nods of the night. Numerous other stars also took to the stage to perform.
